Our April 7th event will highlight what club members are doing to preserve our Basque heritage.
Mitch Gariador will present his website, “Bridge to Pyrenees by tracing the roots of several Basque families who immigrated to southern California. Jeanette Bidart and Marianna Etcheverria will discuss their interviews with members of our community.Gauden Bat will dance to
the voices of NOKA with special guest Maite Maisterrena.
Linda Iriart will be taking photos of all club members during the event for our upcoming anniversary album. Do not miss this opportunity to have a professional photo taken of you and your family!Event will begin at 4 p.m. at the Club.
Flier designed by Stella Arambel.
Thank you, Stella, for sharing your incredible talent with us!
CHINO’S OLD SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM
Also on April 7 between 2 and 4 p.m. Chino’s Old Schoolhouse Museum will inaugurate its display showcasing the contributions Basques have made to Chino.Check it out on the way to our party.If you have photos, costumes, posters, flags, picnic booklets, or other historical items that you would like to loan to the museum please contact: Lori Fritsch or Lillian Urena at (909) 334-3278. Location: 5493 B St., Chino
BASQUE EASTER MASS, SUNDAY, APRIL 8, 2018
Father Javier Altuna will officiate mass at St. Margaret Mary Church Hall at 10 a.m.
Basque breakfast will be served at the Centro Basco after mass.
CBC 2018 BOARD OFFICERS
Congratulations to JB Aguerre, President for our 50th Anniversary year! Isidore Camou, Vice President Jeanette Duhart, Treasurer
and Marianna Etcheverria, Secretary
CARMELO URZA SCHOLARSHIP
A $2,000 scholarship is available for students attending the USAC (University Studies Abroad Consortium) in Bilbao or San Sebastian.
Application Deadline for Fall, 2018: April 1, 2018
Application Deadline for Spring, 2019: November 1, 2018
Congratulations to Analise Anema and Milena “Mintza” Leonis for their 1st Place win!
2nd Place winners were Mikyla Petrissans and Martin Almirantearena. Xanti Oteiza, Matthew Almirantearena, Riley Anema and Niko Calderon also participated.
DANCE PRACTICE TO BEGIN APRIL 22nd
If your child is between the ages of 4 and 12,
they are eligible to dance in one of the junior groups.
Dance practice for 2018 will begin on April 22 at the Chino Basque Club at 4:00 p.m.
If anyone 13 or older is interested in joining the Gauden Bat submit your name and contact information on the Gauden Bat page at the Club website.
A warm welcome to our newest member, Marty Gariador.
We look forward to working with you!
CHINO PALA PLAYERS PREVAIL IN SAN FRANCISCO
Jacob Sealy and Niko Calderon were victorious at their pala game during the 36th Anniversary of the San Francisco Basque Cultural Center. Congratulations!
GAZTEMUNDU
The Counsel of the Basque Government has funding for a “Gaztemundu Program.” This year the program will be open to dance instructors. Any individual interested must be between the ages of 18 and 34 and they must also be a member of a Basque Club. Although we don’t know at this point when this will take place, it is always in the Basque Country. The flights, room and board are covered for the two-week period. For more information, click below.
Check often for new announcements.
MEMORIAL FUNDIn Memory of Guillaume Biscaichipy by Louise Indart, George & Maite Petrissans, John & Jenny Ysursa, Edward & Lenora Haringa, Jean & Cattaline Gastelluberry, John & Julie Plaa, Ben & Susan Bidart & Family, John & Rosemary Bidart.SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Memory of Alejandro Echeverria by Jean & Cattaline Gastelluberry In Memory of Mary Almirantearena by Anna Marie & Mickey Coleman
In Memory of Guillaume Biscaichipy by Ramon & Kristine Echeverria
In Memory of Guillaume Biscaichipy by Anonymous
In Memory of Leona Cihigoyenetche by The Labrucherie Family
In Memory of Mary Almirantearena & Guillaume Biscaichipy by JP & Linda Iriart, Bernadette Quincey & Family, Noeline Mocho
In Memory of Mary Almirantearena & Leona Cihigoyenetche by Jean Dutrey & Family
Donations to Memorial Fund or Scholarship Fund can be sent to:
Chino Basque Club | PO Box 1080 | Chino, CA 91710
March
Events
No clubhouse event
April
Events
7> CBC 50th Anniversary Dinner, 4 p.m.8> Basque Easter Mass, 10 a.m. at St. Margaret’s8> Basque Breakfast, Centro Basco
14> Ventura Basque Club NABO Mus Tournament, Centro Basco
22> Basque Dance Practices begin for Jr Groups, 4 p.m. at the Club
May
Events
NO Club Lunch27> KCBC Picnic, Bakersfield28> Basque Breakfast at Woolgrowers, Bakersfield
Activities Schedule
Pilota practice is at the Aphessetche Trinquet and at the Centro Basco during the spring & summer months. 9 a.m. on Sundays. Email Mike Aphessetche for information at mikexa70@gmail.com.
Pala practice at the Aphessetche Trinquet. Time will fluctuate; phone John Plaa for information (951) 205-6030.Dance Practices for Eskualdun Izarrak, Dantzari Onestak & Xori Ttipiak will resume again on April 22, 2018 at 4 p.m.
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